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| Baichung Bhutia – we share relationship of blood and land |
He claimed the people of Darjeeling do not see him as an outsider but the rivals like BGP and GJM are tagging him the name as a part of their political tactics.
Claiming that people have been courteous to him, Bhutia said, “I love the people of hills and they love me too. The relation I share with the hills took me to people’s houses here. Their response has been commendable and I am confident of winning the seat.”
Slamming the sitting MP Jaswant Singh, the former Indian football captain said Singh seldom visited Darjeeling after bagging the Parliament seat from here. “Singh did not bring a single development to the hills,” he added,
Appealing the people to support TMC, Bhutia assured to foster development in the hills along with establishing peace and democracy. Bhutia also promised that if elected as MP he will bring significant changes in the lives of the tea garden workers. Responding to a question he stated even if he has no political background his family is supportive of his political venture.
Source:EOI
